Vegan Lunches You Can Take to Work

31 Vegan Lunches You Can Take to Work

Whether you follow the "vegan before 6 p.m." routine, you're taking a Beyoncé-like vegan challenge, or you're animal free through and through, it seems like more and more of us have tried a vegan diet. While going vegan may take a bit more thought and effort than an unrestricted diet, with a little preplanning — like checking ingredients in store-bought breads and stocking up on vegan pantry essentials — you can still enjoy delicious, exciting meals no matter what time of day. To start your workweek, we've found 31 tasty and creative vegan lunches that are perfect for brown-bagging to work. Click through for the recipes!

Spice up your quinoa salad routine with a Mexican tempeh quinoa salad. At only 350 calories and 17 grams of protein, this filling vegan salad is a winner.

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5. Sweet Potato Quinoa Patty

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After frying up these spicy sweet potato quinoa burger patties, store them in an airtight container in your fridge; you can use the patties as protein-packed toppings for a salad or make a deliciously satisfying burger that will be the envy of your co-workers.

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6. Three-Bean Soup

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A hearty, fiber-filled bowl of roasted vegetable and bean soup will hit the spot during chilly days. Make a huge pot to enjoy for dinner, then pack the leftovers in a BPA-free soup container for a warming lunch.

Make a hearty split pea soup sans the ham using this vegan split pea soup recipe, or go for a raw cold pea soup that you can whip up in your blender. Either way, both are better options than bringing a sodium-laden can of soup to work!

This spicy sweet potato salad is meant to be a side, but it works well on its own as a hearty lunch. High-fiber sweet potatoes and a spicy red-pepper dressing (plus an extra jalepeño kick) mean this vegan recipe is anything but boring.

If you've got a slow cooker, making this vegan butternut squash lentil soup will be a breeze. This recipe makes eight servings, so you can make enough for dinner, lunch, and then some.

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10. Vegan Pasta Salad

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Even if a barbecue isn't in your near future, you'll want to whip up a batch of this veggie pasta salad. It's lower in fat and higher in nutrients than regular pasta salad, which makes it a good and good-for-you lunch that you'll look forward to.

You'll want to make a big batch of this soba noodle salad with ginger peanut dressing for dinner; the leftovers will make an even tastier lunch! Creamy, tangy, and with a kick, this will become one of your favorite vegan lunch options.

An avocado-topped colorful veggie salad will be something to look forward to when it's time for lunch. This detox cabbage and carrot salad comes with a tangy tahini dressing that will satisfy taste buds.

There are a million ways to make a quinoa salad, but this asparagus chard quinoa salad recipe shines with the use of fresh, detoxifying produce and a light vinaigrette. Filling, but not too heavy — perfect for your next office lunch.

If you're going low carb and vegan, this spaghetti squash pad thai is just for you. Since roasting a spaghetti squash takes a bit of time, have this tasty dish for dinner and make sure you make enough for dinner tomorrow.

If you're craving a cheesy American classic (without the dairy, of course), try this vegan mac and cheese. Nutritional yeast and Earth Balance butter make this vegan version a still-delicious take on meals from yesteryear.

Reminiscent of tuna salad, this vegan chickpea and hijiki salad sandwich from Vegan With a Vengeance contains chickpeas mashed with carrots, apple cider vinegar, vegan mayo, and other tuna salad staples. If you can't find hijiki, try using another type of seaweed instead.

Spring rolls are another veggie-filled meal that is supereasy to make. Nutritious fresh vegetables like carrots, cucumbers, and lettuce are the stars, so grab your rice paper and check out this recipe!

If you're not getting enough fiber in your diet, buckwheat groats are an ideal addition to your lunch rotation. This vegan buckwheat salad recipe includes tempeh bacon and an Asian sesame dressing for even more flavor.

Have some fun with your lunch with these edamame paté California rolls. Once you get a hang of rolling, making sushi is a cinch, and a few of these rolls served alongside a salad will keep you full and full of energy.

When it comes to your grain choice, if you're in the mood for something a little different, try this millet, lentil, and tomato salad. The make-ahead dish is a satisfying and filling daytime lunch and is easy to bring to work.

Way to go fitsugar, posting some vegan recipes! There's definitely a move towards veganism. It's just a good idea for our health. :) Everyone needs to watch Forks over Knives to learn the truth (it's not a hard-to-watch movie, it focuses on health, not cruelty).